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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Things that work. From Your Friends in the Great Northwoods at Piragis. That's our title for this segment. Stuff that really works! From time to time, we'll share with you pieces of our gear that our customers and outfitting clients really, really like. Tools that perform at a high level and make our lives easier in camp and in the woods.

Yesterday I got an email from a fellow who swears by our Deerfly Patches. Why? Because they work. His email contained one short line of text and a picture that's worth so much more.

You decide. Is this good stuff something that you could use on a trip or even at home as you take a walk in the woods...

Do you have stuff from us that works really, really well! I'm sure you do. We take pride in field testing and choosing our core products with care. It's nice to hear from you folks though and share in your success stories. Write us a note about your favorite gear experiences. Just visit our website and email our webmaster!

Stop those annoying deerflies dead in their tracks.

Deerflies are found from May to September in most marshy and wooded areas, and up here in the Boundary Waters they like to hide out in the shade and then swarm around your head before they pounce and bite. We don’t like them. These patches stick to the top of a hat and trap the nasty bugs in their tracks. One patch lasts all day. Nontoxic, chemical-free and odorless. Not recommended for long hair that might blow around and get stuck in the special adhesive. Only apply to top of hat, as other spots onclothing do not work. Deerflies like to land on the highest parts of you first. Pack of 12 flesh-colored patches. Deerfly Patches N3806 $6.99

I'm the Marketing Director, Catalog Director and Webmaster at Piragis Northwoods Company and the Boundary Waters Catalog here in Ely, Minnesota on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We specialize in lightweight canoes and camping gear and have been serving our community and the worldwide community of paddlers since 1979. We know our stuff because we get out there and paddle. We are passionate about canoeing and wilderness.

The purpose of this blog is to share knowledge that will enhance your next camping experience, specifically in the BWCA. It will be a place to share trip stories and pictures, routing information, the most current USFS information, camping tips, BWCA conditions, gear reviews, and book reviews to name a few.

Our goal is not only to share our knowledge with you, but we are looking for your input as well.We want to hear your stories, what pieces of gear you like to take on your trips, your favorite campsites—we want to build a paddling community where we can learn from each other.So, follow along, give us your input, and tell your friends.Help us share this wonderful place!